Chapter 104 Breaking Free from Their Clutches!
Shen Zekai was sprawled out on the throne he had always dreamed of sitting on until he was worn out—
In the Chairman's Office of Changqing Group, there is that brown leather executive chair that symbolizes supreme power!
This Italian imported calfskin is incredibly silky smooth to the touch!
It is said that his obsessive-compulsive father insisted on replacing the chair with a new one every month in order to keep it "fresh".
Thanks to this quirk, a wonderfully subtle and pleasant aroma of top-quality leather was gently wafting into Shen Zekai's nostrils—it was delightful!
It's more effective at stimulating and refreshing than any coffee!
Look at this ceiling, it's high enough to fly a kite!
The top features a lifelike crimson-gold dragon pattern, with carved beams and painted rafters, its eyes wide and bulging.
It seemed as if it would burst through the wall at any moment and personally place the gleaming "dragon pearl" from the dragon's mouth into Shen Zekai's palm!
It symbolizes "Destined by Heaven, with limitless wealth ahead!"
" Director, you sitting here is like a dream come true. Your presence is absolutely stunning!"
Uncle Cui at the door has transformed from the Director's assistant into the Director's chief secretary.
This position is practically the shadow of the Director, the most trusted confidant, someone who can read your mind!
All instructions must pass through him before being issued.
Uncle Cui's flattery was just right, neither too much nor too little.
Shen Zekai grinned, his smugness evident in his expression:
"This seat is indeed very comfortable. However, it wasn't easy to get, so you'd better hold on tight and guard it well!"
"That's it, that's it!" Uncle Cui deftly took a folder out of his briefcase.
"By the way, Director, this is the detailed information about Fang Huan Investment that you asked me to provide. I've got it all figured out for you."
Shen Zekai's eyes suddenly sharpened. Fang Huan Investment!
What he hates most right now is that group of bastards from Fang Huan Investment who took advantage of his misfortune!
Those bastards are a thorn in his side!
As the ancients said, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."
He wanted to see just what kind of monster Fang Huan Investment really was!
"Oh? They released their performance report so quickly?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Yes! Director, private equity firms usually release performance reports on a quarterly basis."
Performance? Hmph! Shen Zekai sneered inwardly.
The succession battle at Changqing Group was fierce and bloody, but what was the outcome?
On the contrary, Fang Huan Investment and its group of speculators got a huge windfall and made a fortune!
This matter has already spread throughout the industry, with people saying that Changqing Group is just doing all the work for others, getting slapped in the face and becoming a laughing stock in the industry!
"Hmph, they brought in 2 billion and managed to poach 10 billion from us. How could their performance not be impressive?"
Shen Zekai gritted his teeth, his anger barely contained.
" Director, please take a look at this first…" Uncle Cui handed over the document with a wry smile, "I'm afraid it's more than that."
"Hmm?" Shen Zekai took the report and quickly scanned it. The next second, he almost thought his presbyopia had come on early, and his pupils suddenly contracted!
"Wait a minute! This...their own capital has tripled? And their profits are far more than 10 billion?"
Compared to the previous quarter, Fang Huan Investment's equity capital has tripled exactly!
In just a few months, they made a fortune, as if they had unlocked a cheat code!
"You have no idea, this quarter, the entire financial industry is crying out in despair, with performance so dismal that some businesses could simply close down!"
First came the stock market crash, followed by the Greek crisis, leaving many financial giants penniless!
But Fang Huan Investment stood out, making a fortune!
Shen Zekai rubbed his eyes. These financial statement data looked like they'd been photoshopped!
Even if the financial industry experiences a once-in-a-century bull market, it's impossible to triple one's own capital in just one quarter!
Moreover, this is happening against the backdrop of a global economic downturn, a so-called "epic bear market"!
How did Fang Huan Investment manage to defy the odds and create such miraculous returns?!
"So, Director, there's a legend going around in the underworld right now," Uncle Cui said in a low, mysterious voice.
"It is said that since the stock market crash, a mysterious force has been quietly making a fortune in the market and frantically absorbing funds."
Later, Dieselgate, those same bastards, really squeezed money out of Germany, completely plundered the German market, and then just walked away!
Shen Zekai had also heard rumors about this.
However, it is said that even the arrogant German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority investigated for a long time but failed to find the mastermind, and in the end, the matter was dropped, so it has always been regarded as an urban legend.
"They're incredibly audacious! They dare to blatantly fleece investors in the German market and escape unscathed? Are these bastards really that ruthless?"
Shen Zekai narrowed his eyes and gasped.
"Judging from their phenomenal performance this time, it's highly likely!" Uncle Cui said decisively. "Otherwise, there's simply no explanation!"
Back then, when Shen Zekai first heard that Fang Huan Investment, an unknown nobody, dared to stir up trouble with 5% of Changqing Group's shares, he didn't take them seriously at all.
After all, on the international stage, they're nothing more than small fry; how much of a stir can they possibly make?
But now it seems things are far more complicated than they appear. The more you think about this company, the more sinister it seems.
He personally experienced how someone could leverage 2 billion to control 10 billion, and how easily they could manipulate people's hearts—this skill was truly exceptional!
If the rumor is true, then their ability to predict market trends is simply phenomenal!
'No! When I met that old fox Huang Fengwen the other day, he didn't seem like the kind of person who could make decisions!'
Shen Zekai suddenly remembered something, and a flash of inspiration struck him.
'Deep within his eyes, there was a barely perceptible hint of obedience and apprehension! That was definitely not the look of a behind-the-scenes boss!'
' That old bastard Huang Fengwen has someone backing him!' Shen Zekai's heart was filled with shock.
Behind the treacherous ship of Fang Huan Investment lies a true mastermind!
A peerless tycoon capable of simultaneously manipulating and stirring up storms in domestic and international financial markets!
" Uncle Cui, about our hotel project in France..."
Shen Zekai took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"Oh, you mean that flagship hotel project in Paris?"
"Yes! Do everything you can to get the schedule forward! The sooner the better!"
"Huh? But Director, that project still has many details that need to be perfected. Forcing it to be moved forward now might..."
"I can't wait!" Shen Zekai interrupted, waving his hand.
"We must open the hotels in France as soon as possible to get the cash flow into the European market!"
Otherwise, we'll be completely controlled by those bloodsuckers at Fang Huan Investment!
Only in this way can we raise enough funds as quickly as possible and completely break free from their clutches!
Fang Huan Investment!
The thought that Changqing Group still had such a large sum of money in their hands as collateral sent a chill down Shen Zekai's spine!
Feeling like I have a thorn in my side, I can't eat or sleep in peace!
Heaven knows what kind of wicked schemes those ruthless lunatics will come up with next.
We must pay off our debts to them as soon as possible, then sever all ties and never have anything to do with them again!
"Notify the project team immediately! Make them work overtime and give it their all!"
"As early as possible! I'll take responsibility if anything goes wrong!"
Shen Zekai's voice carried an undeniable air of authority.